BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (BPSC CCE) 2026: Official Notification, Pattern, Syllabus & Mock Tests
BPSC CCE is Bihar's most prestigious state civil service examination conducted annually by BPSC to recruit Class I and Class II gazetted administrative, executive, and police officers in Bihar.
Examination Overview
BPSC CCE is Bihar's most prestigious state civil service examination conducted annually by BPSC to recruit Class I and Class II gazetted administrative, executive, and police officers in Bihar.
| Exam Name | BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (BPSC CCE) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Exam Level | State |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Examination |
| Language of Exam | English, Hindi & State Regional Languages |
| Official Website | https://bpsc.bih.nic.in ↗ |
Important Dates & Events
Timeline confirmed from official notices issued by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC).
| Event / Milestone | Important Date / Status |
|---|---|
| BPSC CCE Annual Notification | Announced annually by BPSC on bpsc.bih.nic.in |
| Preliminary Examination | Conducted across all 38 districts of Bihar |
| Mains Written Examination | Conducted over 3-4 days in Patna |
| Interview & Final Allocation | Conducted at BPSC Office, Patna |
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
{"stage1":"BPSC Prelims (150 Objective MCQs, 150 Marks, 2 Hours, 1/3 Negative Marking)","stage2":"BPSC Mains (General Hindi 100 Marks Qualifying 30%, GS Paper I 300 Marks, GS Paper II 300 Marks, Essay 300 Marks, Optional Paper MCQ Qualifying)","stage3":"Interview / Personality Test (120 Marks)"}
| Examination Parameter | Scheme Details | Remarks / Evaluation |
|---|---|---|
| Question Format | Multiple Choice Questions (Objective MCQs) | 4 or 5 options per question |
| Evaluation Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) / Offline OMR Sheet | Centralized Evaluation System |
| Negative Marking Scheme | Standard 1/3rd or 1/4th negative deduction | Penalized for incorrect responses |
| Language Medium | Bilingual (English & Hindi) + Regional State Languages | Language toggle available in CBT |
| Normalization | Equipercentile or Percentile method across shifts | Multi-shift normalization applied |
Selection Process & Stages
Candidate progression through sequential recruitment tiers:
Preliminary / Tier 1 Examination
Comprehensive objective screening test covering core aptitude, reasoning, general knowledge and language skills.
Mains / Tier 2 / Skill Test
Advanced written assessment or post-specific technical/descriptive examination determining the final merit order.
Document Verification & Medical
Scrutiny of original certificates, category credentials, age proofs and required medical fitness examination.
Eligibility Criteria (Age & Educational Qualification)
{"min_education":"Graduate Degree in any stream from a recognized University","min_age":20,"max_age":37,"relaxation":"OBC/EBC (Male/Female) & Unreserved Female: 40 years; SC/ST: 42 years"}
| Parameter | Eligibility Condition | Relaxation Norms |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Criteria | {"min_education":"Graduate Degree in any stream from a recognized University","min_age":20,"max_age":37,"relaxation":"OBC/EBC (Male/Female) & Unreserved Female: 40 years; SC/ST: 42 years"} | Recognized Board / University required |
| Age Requirement | As specified in official notification (General Category) | SC/ST: +5 Years | OBC: +3 Years | PwD: +10 Years |
| Citizenship | Citizen of India | Subject of Nepal/Bhutan as per Central/State rules |
| Language Proficiency | Regional / English & Hindi working knowledge | Applicable as per State / National jurisdiction |
Detailed Syllabus by Subject
{"prelims":"General Science, Current events of national and international importance, History of India and salient features of history of Bihar, General Geography and geographical division of Bihar and its major river systems, Indian Polity and Economy and major changes in the economy of Bihar in the post-independence period, Indian National Movement and the contribution of Bihar, Questions on General Mental Ability"}
📖 General Studies & Current Affairs
- Current National & International Events
- Indian History & Freedom Struggle
- Indian & World Geography
- General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Indian Polity, Constitution & Governance
- Basic Economic Concepts & Budget Highlights
🔢 Quantitative & Numerical Aptitude
- Simplification, Number System, HCF & LCM
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar & Pie Charts)
🧩 Reasoning & Mental Ability
- Analogies, Classification & Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding & Blood Relations
- Direction Sense Test & Ranking Order
- Syllogisms, Statements & Assumptions
- Non-Verbal Reasoning & Figure Counting
📝 Language Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension Passages
- Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms
- Grammar, Error Spotting & Sentence Correction
- Cloze Test, Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitutions & Spelling Check
Preparation Strategy & Cut-Off Trends
Historical scoring benchmarks and safe score targets for BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (BPSC CCE) based on competitive trends:
| Category | Safe Target Percentage | Preparation Focus | Benchmark Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 75% - 82% | Speed + Negative Control in Reasoning & Quant | 90%+ Accuracy |
| OBC / EWS | 70% - 76% | High Scoring in Current Affairs & Language | 88%+ Accuracy |
| SC / ST | 62% - 70% | Syllabus Coverage & Previous Year Papers | 85%+ Accuracy |
| PwD / Ex-SM | 55% - 65% | Sectional Cut-Off clearance + Accuracy | 82%+ Accuracy |
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